Ronald R. Barnes Sr.

BELCHERTOWN, Ronald R. Barnes Sr., 75, of Belchertown, MA, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2012. Beloved son of the late Albert F. Barnes and Imelda A. (Burgoin) Barnes, he was born in Pittsfield, MA, on April 13, 1937 and graduated from PittsfieldHigh School.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of more than 40 years Elizabeth (Bette) Coughlin Barnes. He was a devoted father to his 5 Children, Ronald R. Barnes Jr. of Sandwich, MA, Tina M. Wileman of Gill, MA, Stacey A. Davis and her husband Robert of York, PA, Ralph J. Tovet of Martha’s Vineyard, MA and Randy B. Barnes and his wife Catherine of Lincoln, VT. He leaves behind a brother, Raymond Barnes and his wife, Linda of Pittsfield, MA. He also leaves behind six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren as well as many other family members and his devoted canine companion Spike.

He was an avid fisherman his whole life and also enjoyed golf. He retained his trademark sense of humor until his last day. He will be deeply missed.

Calling hours will be on July 24, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Douglass Funeral Service, 87 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA; with a service following at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at LakeValeCemetery in Belchertown, MA. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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